17 episodes
Algorithm Tenderfoot TV
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4.4 • 2.1K Ratings
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When Afrikka Hardy was strangled in 2014 it seemed completely random, but it wasn’t. It was part of a pattern.
Four years earlier, reporter Thomas Hargrove had created an algorithm to detect serial killers and flagged Gary, Indiana as the site of an unusual number of strangulations.
But when Hargrove reached out to warn local police, he was ignored -- until Afrikka Hardy was murdered, and those cold cases suddenly didn’t look so cold.
Algorithm follows the investigation into Afrikka’s murder, exposing the warnings that police ignored, and uncovering more than anyone expected -- that a serial killer was strangling women in Gary, Indiana could've been stopped. And that Afrikka Hardy should be alive today.
This podcast will explore how technology can be used to identify and track serial killers, and how an algorithm can influence the way homicides are investigated all across the country.
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Afrikka Didn't Need to Die
When Afrikka Hardy was strangled in 2014 it seemed completely random. But it wasn’t. It was part of a pattern.
Lori Townsend reminisces about her daughter Afrikka, and journalist Thomas Hargrove says Afrikka's death could've been prevented.
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Bonus | Q&A
Ben listens to voicemails and answers listener questions.
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The Algorithm
Four years before Afrikka's Death, reporter Thomas Hargrove took clues from the Atlanta child murders and the Green River Killer and created an algorithm to detect serial killers. His algorithm flagged Gary, Indiana as the site of an unusual number of strangulations. But how did this algorithm work, and what came of the findings?
Thomas Hargrove discusses the creation of the algorithm and Dr. Mike Aamodt talks serial killing stats. Finally, host Ben Kuebrich receives an unexpected phone call.
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Cold Cases
Jackie investigates the cases Hargrove's algorithm identified. But there aren't any major leads... until Afrikka's murder.
What really happened the night Afrikka was killed?
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The Suspect
Detective Ford investigates Afrikka's killer... and discovers the killer may be connected to even more murders.
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The Death March
The Death March Continues as Darren Vann leads detectives to more victims... but it's unclear if he's telling the whole truth about his crimes ...
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Customer Reviews
Algorithm
I always listen to podcasts on 1.25x so ppl complaining about the hosts dragging sentences—I recommend trying speeding up a bit. I think others are being a little harsh. This is this mans first podcast: give him a break! I liked this podcast/content!
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There are indeed way too many ads. I tried the free trial for this channel and of course ep 1 and 2 were unavailable at that time.
There aren’t enough weekly shows to justify purchasing a subscription for this channel.
Interesting but the host’s narration…
I’m super interested in the content, but getting past the host’s inflection and speech is really tough. Agree with several other reviews with this one. When he’s interviewing others, it is great because it’s candid but when the narration comes about, it’s difficult.
Good podcast, too many adds
Great podcast and really interesting content. However there are WAY too many adds. Like 3 in a row and about 4 times per episode. It makes it very difficult to get into.